Relocating to Adelaide

Are you relocating from interstate or overseas to join Flinders? Welcome!

We’ve put together some useful information and FAQs to assist you and your family through your transition.

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Visas

Why live in Adelaide?

Relocation Support

Where to live

Why live in Adelaide?

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia and has a population of 1.3 million people.

Adelaide's Mediterranean climate guarantees plenty of interest from people seeking to build a new life in Australia.

Combine Adelaide’s superb climate with the lowest house prices of any Australian major state capital and you discover a proposition that is increasingly attractive to migrants seeking to improve their lifestyles. Adelaide is Australia’s most affordable big city.

Adelaide needs the skills of around 5,000 new people from overseas each year to further develop its economy. Recently, South Australia’s economy ranked 2^nd in the nation.

World-class wine, gourmet food and natural attractions are all close at hand and the city offers entertainment and arts festivals that attract performers and visitors from across the globe. With an climate that is conducive to exploring the natural environment and enjoying the finest foods and wines, Adelaide and South Australia offer unrivalled opportunities to achieve a highly satisfying work-life balance.

Bursting with culture, flavours, events, entertainment, pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and more. It is merely five kilometres from some of Adelaide’s best beaches and only a stone’s throw from the southern foothills so you can choose a lifestyle that suits you while remaining close to work.

No longer a secret, Adelaide is a highly attractive city in which to live life to the fullest.

Where to live

There are many levels of accommodation available in Adelaide, all relatively affordable compared with other Australian capital cities. As you'd expect, accommodation close to the city is generally the most expensive.

Flinders University main Bedford Park campus is located in the South of Adelaide. When considering Adelaide’s southern suburbs the local councils City of Onkaparinga and City of Marion are a wonderful starting point to see what the local area and surrounds have to offer.

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Visas

To live and work in Australia, you and any dependants will require an Australian Government Visa.

Once you have accepted an offer of employment, Flinders University will, where appropriate, nominate you for either temporary or permanent residency with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The kind of visa applicable is determined by the type of offer received.

Please note, the processing and approval of visas is managed by the Australian Government and visa conditions and obligations are subject to change.

For more information, visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website.

I do not currently hold Australian Work Rights. Who do I contact for sponsorship?

If you have accepted a position at Flinders University and require a visa to work in Australia, a member of the Recruitment team will get in touch with you to coordinate the process. The Recruitment team will engage a third-party provider to oversee the visa process for both you and the University. The relevant Recruitment Advisor will act as your key point of contact and facilitate all matters with the third-party provider.

Will Flinders University sponsor my family?

Flinders University may also provide visa sponsorship for your partner and dependent children under the age of 21. For visa purposes, any dependent children over the age of 18 must demonstrate that they are financially dependent on you, the primary visa applicant, for financial support and basic needs more than any other person.

For more information, visit the Home Affairs website.

Will Flinders University contribute to my Visa costs?

Where applicable, Flinders University will pay the Employer Nomination fee and immigration lawyer professional fees. Please note, you will be responsible for some of the costs associated with your visa application and any costs incurred due to immigration requirements associated with undertaking police and medical checks.

I am coming to Australia on a Temporary Visa. How do I organise Health Insurance?

If you are granted a temporary visa, you may not be covered by Medicare, Australia’s national health care system. In this instance, you will need to provide proof of having health insurance, suitable for overseas visitors, for the duration of your stay. The University will require evidence of such medical insurance cover prior to the commencement of your appointment.

If you are from a country that has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Australia you may be eligible for Medicare, which provides free access to the public health care system, after you enter Australia.

Relocation

For more information, contact the Recruitment team via email: recruitment@flinders.edu.au or download the Relocation Information Pack.

Will Flinders contribute to my relocation costs?

Flinders University will provide relocation assistance to eligible Academic and Professional staff. An additional contribution will be made for appointees relocating with dependents.

Your relocation assistance will be included in your letter of offer and can be used for the following:

Economy airfares for the appointee, partner, and dependent children (if applicable)
Packing and removal of personal belongings and tools of trade from one primary residence
House cleaning expenses
Insurance
Temporary Accommodation

Does Flinders have preferred relocation providers?

Yes, Flinders University will engage the services of their preferred third-party provider to facilitate the removal process. By engaging with our preferred provider, the University will be invoiced directly, up to the maximum agreed amount as stated in your Employment Agreement. A recruitment advisor will initiate the request on your behalf, and you will be contacted to discuss your relocation requirements.

Can I arrange my own relocation and be reimbursed by the University?

Yes, you may choose to engage the services of another provider. In this instance, you will be responsible for the coordination of the removal process and will be required to pay any upfront costs. Flinders will reimburse you, up to the agreed maximum amounts stated in your Employment Agreement, on production of your receipts and upon commencement of your employment.

Will Flinders insure my personal effects during transit?

If you are granted a temporary visa, you may not be covered by Medicare, Australia’s national health care system. In this instance, you will need to provide proof of having health insurance, suitable for overseas visitors, for the duration of your stay. The University will require evidence of such medical insurance cover prior to the commencement of your appointment.

If you are from a country that has a Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) with Australia you may be eligible for Medicare, which provides free access to the public health care system, after you enter Australia.